Dachshund presents his debut album on the Berlin label Highgrade. The record is a victory for those who are tired of the sterile monotony that populates so much of the music to be found in the current scene. In each of the 11 tracks you can hear the heart and soul of a thoroughbred musician. Although Eleven Ridims is incredibly varied, from the melodic and quiet, to the pounding dancefloor killers and back, the album works as a unified whole. Perhaps this is a result of its method of creation. For Dachshund, Eleven Ridims is a unique opportunity to show another side of himself: from the path of pure dancefloor tracks through to more melodic pieces. At the same time, the album is a tribute to his musical roots. As the title suggests, Ridims is a Jamaican slang term for an instrumental track and it was the Jamaican dub of the '70s to the '90s, which as a teenager inspired the budding musician and led him, as a 15 year-old, to play guitar in a reggae band. From that point on, the music has never let him go. The reggae and dub influence of his past is still clearly evident here, as with the track "Intensity Dub," in which he brings the rough-riding and natural sound of the past back to life. Analog techniques result in distorted sounds, which radiate a unique energy. The track is very different from the standard dub techno -- a stroke of luck for Dachshund and typical of his method of making music. For Dachshund, Eleven Ridims is a new step in his career.

The name Dachshund is one immediately associated with experimentation, an innate feeling for rhythm and a good dose of tongue-in-cheek. "Extensive Talk" with its reduced beginning sounds like musical theater, almost. "Asymmetric Love," with its sprinkle of original sound ideas, is a groovy track. "Octogone" goes even further and weaves original loops and straight-edged percussion into a compelling carpet of sound.

Dachshund's lively productions have a passion for experimentation in rhythm and sound. The Swiss DJ, producer and label owner has his musical roots in reggae, which he has followed all the way to the sunny Caribbean. With a sly musical wink, he offers us three tracks produced with sophistication and elegance. A grooving mind-trip that perfectly fits the title of the EP.

Anyone who advertises on their Facebook site that they create "music for dogs" while working under the name Dachshund must have a sense of humor. And indeed, it seems the Swiss DJ, producer and label boss doesn't think much of sterile production and is prepared to use his sense of passion and fun to create rhythms of every kind in his work. Groovy, original and funky, this is music that booms from the speakers.

"Today, Dachshund is one of the finest examples of Geneva's top quality minimal techno scene. He released most of his tracks on different labels such as Num Records, Platzhirsch, Mental Groove, 60sec, and many others. His releases Somehow & Water Game have been acclaimed by the whole scene. For his thrilling and creepy tracks he uses many spatial effects and therefore he creates very abstract sound buildings that are standing immovable in a well structured landscape of weird minds. A. 'Asparagus': Like it or hate it, this vegetable sticks out of the wet earth and looks around, realizing that the world sometimes isn't as beautiful as it seems. A cloudy sky signals a storm of bended and twisted melodies and then the hail of sharp percussion sequencing begins. Be careful not to be hit. B1. 'Turbo Fish': This fish is fast. The slippery animal sashays through a canalisation of dirt and mud searching for the daylight, but it won't find it. Then the panic rises, the speed increases and the claustrophobic heartbeat explodes by a hit of aggression. B2. 'Ugly Tartare': For dessert we have 'Ugly Tartare.' Spoon it and enjoy the acid burning on your tongue. But be careful not swallow. Otherwise you will reach spheres you didn't know existed."

"Dachshund is now considered as the Geneva city's techno scene top new comer but has a long experience in sound making. His love for music first led him to play in a reggae band and then dub happened to be the real revelation. He has also been a pioneer of the Geneva drum & bass scene and spent 10 years as a d'n'b DJ, producer and promoter. Our favorite dog is not busy at doing nothing, oh no no no... the man comes again with a wonderful 12" on Num Records. Ever grooving structures and rhythms are part of the dog's arsenal, thus adding the intelligent techno influences in his sound and the boy is striking hard once again. Shaking beats, dance appealing techno hooks, dubbed-out basslines, and a very detailed production are all the ingredients Dachshund is including, and its best served hot. A 5-star choice clubber meal for sure!"

"Dachshund is new to minimal techno, don't get us wrong, he is only new to techno indeed. After brilliant releases under an uncountable number of nick names and in many various fine musical styles, Dachshund reveals all its modern minimal producing talent here on 60Sec. Boat For Sale EP is again full of groovy actions and unheard deepness. A: 'Stressless,' god, this will twist you for sure. Simplicity for maximum impact. 'Stressless' is just the tune that'll drive everyone sick and crazy, you better have another fine tune to drop after this one.B1: 'Boat For Sale,' an acidic trip into the minimal field, weird effects and noises along a bouncy and subtly-presented acid bassline, another funk for another reason not to leave the dance floor."